Bill > S414

This bill requires large digital advertising platforms with over 100 million monthly users to submit annual reports to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about their public service advertisements related to mental health. Specifically, these platforms must report the number and percentage of public service ads, their estimated dollar value, and details about ads focusing on local mental health resources, free mental health services, and advertisements that raise awareness about issues like social isolation, self-harm, suicide, eating disorders, substance abuse, and behavioral addiction. The FTC must then compile and submit a public summary report to Congressional committees within 180 days of receiving these platform reports. A public service advertisement, as defined in the bill, must be electronically served for free, promote mental health resources, and be relevant to targeted audiences. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning all requirements will terminate five years after enactment, and it explicitly states that the law does not supersede existing privacy or data security regulations. The goal appears to be increasing transparency about mental health support resources on major digital platforms and encouraging the promotion of mental health services.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/414/all-info